DX Group reopens 10 former Tufnells depots
DX Group has reopened a further 10 of the 15 former Tuffnells Parcels Express depots that it took over from the Tuffnells' administrator in June this year.
These latest reopenings take the total number of depots brought back into operation to date to 12, with all 10 depots in this latest tranche serving the group’s freight division, focusing on its irregular dimension and weight (IDW) delivery services.
Four of the 10 sites see the freight division expand into new locations, in Andover, Haydock, Merseyside, Leighton Buzzard and Lockerbie.
The remaining six new depots have been opened to replace existing freight locations and are in Carnforth in Lancashire; Crawley; Dewsbury and Leeds; Northampton and Sheffield in South Yorkshire (pictured).
DX said all the new depots were acquired for their enhanced, purpose-built cross-dock facilities and transport links.
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The latest openings have accelerated DX’s programme to expand and develop its depot network, and
have significantly increased the group’s freight capacity and capabilities.
DX has added over 700 former Tuffnells customers to date, and over 350 former Tuffnells employees to its roster, and estimates its market share in the IDW market has grown from 15% to around 25%.
Paul Ibbetson, DX chief executive officer, said: "We have now reopened 12 of the 15 former Tuffnells depots that we took on from the administrator of Tuffnells in late June. These openings substantially increase our freight capability across the country, from the South of England, through the Midlands, Yorkshire, and into Scotland.
"They will provide the additional capacity we need to handle the volume growth that we are experiencing. They will also support our drive for further efficiencies, environmental and customer service benefits.
“Developing the depot network is a key component in delivering our continued growth plans, and
we expect to be able to report on further openings over the coming months.”
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